VOL. 5, NO. 1 JANUARY 2008 The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Campbellsville University A word from the president… ON THE COVER: Table of Contents JANUARY 2008 Dr. Mark C. Bradley, professor of music at CU, poses with master JANUARY 2008 of arts in music graduate Hana Park of Korea after the inaugural Dear alumni and friends, commencement ceremony in the Ransdell Chapel Dec. 14, 2007. Inaugural December Commencement ........................... 4-5 (CU photo by Joan C. McKinney) Hello and Happy New Year! J.B. Crawley Receives Doctorate ....................................... 5 The fall semester was filled with good news of increased enrollment and of honors received by students Enrollment At All-Time High ............................................ 6 and faculty. Banners on campus and news announcements proclaimed U.S.News & World Report’s 2008 CU Honored by U.S.News & World Report ........................... “America’s Best Colleges” ranking of CU as 22nd in “Best Baccalaureate Colleges” in the South and eighth 6 Dr. Michael V. Carter ’ in the South for “Great Schools, Great Prices.” The university was also named to America s Best Christian Education Program Accredited .......................................... 6 Colleges® for the first time. As 2008 begins I want you to know that I remain constantly thankful for your support of the mission Wilgus, Irwin Honored .................................................... 7 “Education is of Christian higher education here at Campbellsville University. It is important to me that we are united as we prayerfully consider the future of this great institution. In order for us to approach the future, we need ONE Campus Fights Poverty ............................................. 7 our future in this to be a people with vision. Benjamin Mays said, “The tragedy of life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having CU Offering 10 Master’s Programs .................................... 8 evolving world no goal to reach—not failure, but low aim is sin.” Let me assure you that CU is not aiming low. Our Committee on the Vision for the Second Century went New Art Building Debuts ................................................. 8 to work immediately after the close of our Centennial Celebration. New programs and unprecedented building economy, and I Green River Ministries ..................................................... 9 projects are in process. The future holds wonderful opportunities for Campbellsville University to serve in believe Christian bold and creative ways: Gosser Gym Under Construction ....................................... 9 higher education • The number of faculty is increasing, and they are on the cutting edge of their disciplines. Deaton Resigns; Thomas is New Head Football Coach ...... 10 • Increasing academic scholarships for students is a priority to keep CU affordable. Wrestlers Travel to Championship ................................. 10 is vital for the • A new School of Business and Economics, at the site of the Angel Building on North Columbia Avenue, is being designed to equip students for the challenge of our global economy and the Volleyball Team Goes to Nationals ................................. 11 true development need for entrepreneurship in this digital age. Lady Tigers Hope For Big Things ................................... 12 • A new School of Education is being designed to meet the growing need for talented and gifted of servant leaders.” teachers. CU has a long and proud tradition of preparing teachers, and the need in the future The Campbellsvillian is published Vol. 5 • No. 1 Tiger Basketball is Ranked #6 ....................................... 12 three times yearly by the Office —— January 2008 —— will be greater than in the past. of University Communications for alumni and friends of OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY Tiger Field Dedicated ................................................... 13 • To meet the needs of students in the 21st century, two more buildings are being designed as part Campbellsville University. DR. MICHAEL V. CARTER of the E. Bruce Heilman Student Complex. — COMMUNICATIONS — Dr. Michael V. Carter Students Study in Kenya .............................................. 13 PRESIDENT Campbellsville University • Additional residence halls and spaces for cultural and spiritual growth are being planned. PRESIDENT 1 University Drive Covenant: Jacqueline Nix Honors Father ........................ — EDITORIAL BOARD — UPO 787 14 • Improved classrooms, athletic facilities and fields are needed as we prepare for the future. Campbellsville, Ky. 42718-2799 Joan C. McKinney Phone: (270) 789-5213 Development Employs New Faces .................................. 15 EDITOR Fax: (270) 789-5095 Never doubt that your continued support is essential to Campbellsville DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY COMM U NICATIONS University every day. Education is our future in this evolving world [email protected] [email protected] Chefs Cook For CU........................................................ 15 economy, and I believe Christian higher education is vital for the true Benji Kelly VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELO P MENT Campbellsville University is accredited Faces of Homecoming .......................................... 16-17 development of servant leaders. by the Commission on Colleges of the [email protected] Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Guess Who? ................................................................ 17 I invite you to contact my office for more information about our Linda Waggener Georgia, telephone number 404-679-4501) ASSISTANT EDITOR to award the associate’s, bachelor’s “visioning process” or to share your ideas and support by e-mail at ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY and master’s degrees. The university New License Plate Revealed .......................................... 18 COMM U NICATIONS is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist [email protected] or by phone at (270) 789-5000. Convention. [email protected] Tiger Tracks ......................................................... 18-25 Bryan F. Blair In compliance with federal law, including provision of Title IX of the SP ORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR Education Amendments of 1972 and Alumni Spotlight – Lynne Pendygraft (’97) ................... Most cordially, [email protected] Section 504 of the Rehabilitation 26 Act of 1973, Campbellsville University Ashley Sidebottom does not illegally discriminate on the Scrapbook ................................................................... 27 CU President Michael V. Carter, left, presented honorary doctor of public service degree STAFF WRITER basis of color, national or ethnic origins, [email protected] age, disability or military service in its recipient J. B. Crawley, right, and fall commencement speaker Dr. Skip Alexander with administration of education policies, Shannon C. Thomas programs, or activities; admissions crystal vases in recognition of their service to the university. Crawley is a former chair policies; or employment. of the CU Board of Trustees. Alexander is pastor of Campbellsville Baptist Church. Michael V. Carter DIRECTOR OF AL U MNI RELATIONS (CU photo by Joan C. McKinney) PRESIDENT [email protected] Design & Production: FMB Advertising January 2008 2 January 2008 3 www.campbellsville.edu Graduates walk stage in inaugural December ceremony Crawley awarded honorary doctorate BY ASHLEY SIDEBOTTOM, Staff WrITEr BY JOAN C. MCKINNEY, Editor “My prayer is that Dec. 14, 2007, be a day you will In the commencement address, Dr. Skip Alexander, J.B. Crawley, a former chairman of the radio development, he has been recognized by the look back on as a day of achievement, and one where pastor of Campbellsville Baptist Church, urged the Campbellsville University Board of Trustees, was Kentucky Broadcasters Association for his innovation you felt a blessed sense of appreciation for all those graduates to “be the bridge between generational honored with an honorary doctorate of public service and contributions to the broadcast sector. who have helped make this day possible for you,” said divisions.” at CU’s fall commencement Dec. 14, 2007 in the Crawley has owned and operated a number of Campbellsville University President Michael V. Carter “God can use you to overcome the cynicism of our Ransdell Chapel. radio stations in southern Kentucky, and his name is at the inaugural December commencement ceremony day where differences are magnified. Your generation “The greatest honor that any university grants synonymous with radio technology and broadcasting. held in the Ransdell Chapel. can remind us all that we are Americans first and is the honorary doctorate degree,” said Dr. Michael Crawley and his wife of more than six decades, The traditional senior walk associated with CU (political) party members second. Be the bridge V. Carter, CU president. “It is an honor that is the late Elizabeth Perkins Crawley, are the parents of commencements morphed into an evening candlelight between the ‘well-to-do’ and the ‘nothing to do approved by the institution’s Board of Trustees two children: Jim Crawley of Decatur, Ala., and Janie walk before the 7 p.m. ceremony. Degrees were with’ groups in our world,” Alexander said. and is given only to those who have displayed Crawley Killian of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. He has two conferred to 84 students, one being given Alexander has been with Campbellsville Baptist extraordinary service